BrandSource Leaders Create Golf Courses for Charity

December 10, 2015  by in Community / Charitable Support, Industry   

The competition took place at the BrandSource leadership conference in Phoenix and raised more than $6,000 for House of Refuge, a non-profit that provides transitional housing and support for homeless families in the Phoenix area.

Sponsored by BrandSource and Whirlpool, executives broke into teams of 10 and created their best golf courses with a variety of materials included canned goods, non-perishable packaged foods, green astro-turf, screws, nails, glue, duct tape, cardboard, foam core, markers and cardboard tubes. Additional stations were available with paint, angle piping, PVC corners and miscellaneous craft items.

“This was an incredibly creative, fun and unique team-building exercise that also made a positive impact on many people’s lives,” said Jim Ristow, CEO of BrandSource. “Everyone who participated enjoyed kicking off the holiday season in the true spirit of giving.”

Once the final courses were constructed, BrandSource executives acted as judges, played the courses and picked the winning team, which was The Greater Midwest Region. At the conclusion of the tournament, all of the food items were packaged by each team and donated to House of Refuge.  

Nancy Marion, executive director of House of Refuge, said the proceeds will help feed more than 80 families that lose breakfast and lunch programs when school is out during the summer months.